Icicle Road Avalanche

[rbwen]

Wenatchee World

 

Shouldn't affect the crags but will close a few campgrounds for Memorial Day Weekend.

[ivan]

nice - i assume the stuart th road is still closed too?

[rob]

sucks to be that guy who's car is stuck on the other side of the slide.

[Dan_Miller]

Here's a little more on the Upper Icicle Road Washouts:

 

News Release

Flooding and debris flow impact Icicle Valley access

USDA Forest Service

Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests

Contact: Wenatchee River Ranger District office at 509-548-6977

 

 

 

May 21, 2008

 

A drastic change in weather patterns created rapid snow melt, triggering a snow and debris slide that closed roads and campgrounds in the Icicle Valley this past weekend. The large debris slide carried trees, mud and huge boulders into Icicle Creek, effectively pushing the already flood swollen waters over the main Icicle Road ( FS Road #7600), approximately 15 miles southwest of Leavenworth, WA. Several campers were temporarily stranded because of the blocked road, but no injuries were reported. The mud and debris flow roared down Doctor Creek, a steep creek drainage located near Victoria and Ruth Lakes, and tore out portions of FS Road #7605. Roads and campground closures will remain until flood waters recede, damage can be assessed, and repairs made.

 

It is apparent after initial aerial surveys that this is going to be a long-term closure due to extensive damage to the main Icicle Road.

 

 

 

Closed indefinitely are:

 

FS Road #7605, at the bridge where it crosses Doctor Creek.

Icicle Road #7600, at Ida Creek.

Chatter Creek, Rock Island and Blackpine campgrounds.

Trailhead access to upper portions of the Icicle Valley may be impacted. Access via Eightmile Road into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is not affected.